Engineers completed a new water treatment plant that removes microplastics from drinking water

Local restaurants started offering family-style meals for takeout to support large householdsThe World Bank provided funding to build new schools in rural areas of a developing country

A tennis player won a tournament after coming back from two sets down in the finalA museum hosted an exhibit of ancient Greek artifacts on loan from a museum in AthensResearchers found that lack of exercise can lead to muscle loss in adults over 50

The city banned single-use plastic straws in all restaurants and cafesAn oil company announced it will invest in carbon capture technology at its refineries

A small plane made an emergency landing on a highway with no injuries reported

A study showed that eating more whole grains can reduce the risk of stroke by 18%A startup company launched an app that helps users find local farmers markets and fresh produce

A heatwave in the southwest caused temperatures to reach 105 degrees for seven straight daysResearchers developed a new type of fabric that repels stains and doesn’t require frequent washing

The government passed a law to protect endangered butterflies from habitat destructionA restaurant chain announced it would start offering plant-based burgers at all its locations

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• ·Researchers found that taking short walks every hour can reduce back pain by 32% in office workers
• ·Researchers found that spending time gardening can reduce stress and anxiety
• ·A research study showed that eating nuts regularly may reduce the risk of heart disease
• ·Researchers studied the effects of air pollution on children’s health
• ·A singer’s new album debuted at number one on global music charts for two weeks
• ·A museum displayed ancient Egyptian mummies and artifacts on loan from a museum in Cairo
• ·A new report showed that the number of college graduates entering the tech industry has increased by 20% in the past year
• ·A coffee shop offered bring your own mug discounts, reducing disposable cup use by 50%
• ·A pharmaceutical company received approval to market a new drug for treating type 2 diabetes
• ·A retail store announced it would donate a portion of holiday sales to a children’s charity
• ·Art museum hosts exhibit of ancient Egyptian artifacts on loan from global museums
• ·Bus company adds express routes to reduce commute times for downtown workers
• ·Theater group performs original play about local history at community center
• ·International observers were invited to monitor the upcoming elections to ensure fairness and transparency
• ·A government program helped renters find affordable housing
• ·A tech company donated to an education charity